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Originally Posted by albertGQ
What about making the college players re enter the draft like unsigned CHL players
Only difference is a 4 year window vs a 2 year window
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I think the 4 year window is what makes up for a few players deciding to go the UFA route.
This gives NHL teams 3 years to sign said NCAA player without having to worry about him leaving. That's a big advantage over having to make a decision on a junior player in two years or less.
If after 3 seasons a prospect still hasn't signed, the parent club could always trade him rather than wait to see what he does after his fourth season.